- 1. [oletrucks] 261 Dual Carb, overheating (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 20:51:52 EDT
- A year ago I was helped with an overheating problem. I have a 261 CI 6 w/ HEI, mild cam, 1bbl Rochester. After getting the ignition timing set correctly the overheating problem was cured, and it ran
- /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00607.html (7,497 bytes)
- 2. [oletrucks] 261 Overheating Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 13:40:32 EDT
- I have a 1957 261ci six with a 235 head, casting number 3836848 in my 1951 pick up. The block and head were machined, magnafluxed (twice, no cracks) and rebuilt, mild cam, bored .030", valves, seats,
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00523.html (8,493 bytes)
- 3. [oletrucks] Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 16:54:21 EDT
- The last time I had the head off I compared the steam holes in the gasket, this time I used a Victor (NAPA), to the head, and the old gasket, a Fel-Pro. The holes line up with the gasket and it looks
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00526.html (8,043 bytes)
- 4. [oletrucks] 261 Overheating Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 17:57:34 EDT
- Bought a 16 lb cap. Started the truck, fast idle, hood closed, in the garage facing outside. @ 6' 160° 7' 170° Thermostat opens 12' 185° 15' 203° 17' 210° Hose from water pump to radiator pops off
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00527.html (7,660 bytes)
- 5. Re: [oletrucks] Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 22:24:53 EDT
- How quickly did your GS400 overheat, and were there bubbles in the radiator? I had new seats and valves installed after the head was magnafluxed the first time. The same shop did it again when I took
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00532.html (7,621 bytes)
- 6. Re: [oletrucks] Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:09:52 EDT
- << As was already mentioned by Bob ADler, did you drill all the steam holes in the 235 head for the 261? There are 6 total in addition to the stock 235 holes. >> I didn't drill any holes in the head.
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00536.html (7,841 bytes)
- 7. Re: [oletrucks] 261 Overheating Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:54:54 EDT
- << How about if you turn on your heater full. will that drop the engine temp a few degrees? If so your radiator doesn't have enough capacity. But you said the rad was new from one of the major suppli
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00537.html (9,016 bytes)
- 8. Re: [oletrucks] 261 Overheating Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 20:16:02 EDT
- Checking it with a thermometer is one of the first things I did. The coolant that starts to flow through the radiator is at 170°F. Also stuck the thermostat into a pan of water on the stove. It op
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00545.html (7,914 bytes)
- 9. [oletrucks] 261 Overheating Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JAL12147@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:32:42 EDT
- Sorry I'm late in replying, but remember the overheating problem I was having with my '57 261 CI block with the "848" head? Neither the block nor the head were cracked. Everything was correct, steam
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00756.html (7,891 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Oletrucks] tire gauge (score: 1)
- Author: jal12147@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:51:28 -0500
- Had the same problem. Have several older dial and digital gauges and my tire pressure readings didn't match the computer readings on our GM vehicles. Bought a Longacre 0-60psi dial type gauge in the
- /html/oletrucks/2013-11/msg00003.html (9,250 bytes)
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